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Missing the gas

Luz Stella Murgas, President of Naturgas, laid bare the consequences of Colombia’s energy policy decisions and offered a clear roadmap to restoring natural gas self-sufficiency.

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
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Palma has a plan…

MinEnergia Edwin Palma says the Colombian government will write long-term gas import contracts because “Those increases in gas prices across the country must be reversed.” He is either misguided or misleading Colombians. We hope it is the former. Gas prices appear to be on the upswing and Colombians will pay a premium to eliminate the risk of gas prices going up.

Monday, April 21st, 2025
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Long-term gas import contracts

At the 2025 Naturgas Congress, Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Edwin Palma Egea, announced a significant policy shift: the government is working to establish long-term natural gas import contracts aimed at reducing public service tariffs for Colombian consumers.

Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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“We can’t afford an energy pandemic”: Governor Verano says

In a stark and urgent appeal, Eduardo Verano, Governor of Atlántico, warned that Colombia is teetering on the edge of an “energy pandemic” due to the growing threat of a natural gas shortage.

Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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ECP’s Pacific regasification project

During the 2025 Naturgas Congress, Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) President Ricardo Roa Barragán announced the detailed roadmap for the company’s Pacific Coast regasification project, which will allow Colombia to import natural gas through a new terminal located in Buga, Valle del Cauca.

Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Naturgas challenges Petro’s transition plan

At the 2025 Naturgas Congress, Luz Stella Murgas, President of Naturgas, delivered a strong critique of the Colombian government’s approach to energy transition under President Gustavo Petro.

Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Colombia’s bet for gas independence

Colombia’s bet for gas independence

Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) and Petrobras (NYSE: PBR) have successfully completed formation tests at the Sirius-2 well, marking a major step in the evaluation of what is now considered Colombia’s largest offshore natural gas discovery.

Monday, April 14th, 2025
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Naturgas’ call to secure gas independence

Naturgas’ call to secure gas independence

Luz Stella Murgas, president of the Colombian Natural Gas Association (Naturgas), presented a comprehensive proposal to President Gustavo Petro’s administration.

Thursday, April 10th, 2025
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Naturgas leadership

Juan Manuel Rojas, President of Promigas, has been re-elected to continue as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Colombian Natural Gas Association (Naturgas) for a second consecutive year.

Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
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Risks of a poor gas import strategy

While the urgency of securing long-term gas supply is undeniable, some recent proposals, like the idea of importing gas from Qatar, may have more negative consequences than benefits.

Monday, April 7th, 2025
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